Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 652909 · MC307437 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Challenger Freight Systems Inc

Grapevine, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1996
Authority active$3M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicals+6 more
21
Power units
30
Drivers
18
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
2.0M
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

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No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
14.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
5.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 18 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.25 per 1M mi
Total inspections
18
Driver inspections
18
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC307437
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$3,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Gemini Insurance Company · $2,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · American Alternative Insurance Corporation

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
21
Power units
21
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionAir Freight
Annual mileage
1,961,127 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
652909
MC / docket
MC-307437
Legal name
Challenger Freight Systems Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 1, 1996
Last MCS-150
Sep 14, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
30 (30)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (800) 225-2836

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Frequently asked

What is Challenger Freight Systems Inc's USDOT number?

Challenger Freight Systems Inc's USDOT number is 652909 and its docket number is MC307437.

Is Challenger Freight Systems Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Challenger Freight Systems Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 18 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle and 5.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Challenger Freight Systems Inc's fleet?

21 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 14, 2026.

What insurance does Challenger Freight Systems Inc carry?

$3,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Gemini Insurance Company.

Where is Challenger Freight Systems Inc located?

Challenger Freight Systems Inc is located at 1065 Texan Trail Suite 100, Grapevine, TX, 76051. Phone: (800) 225-2836.

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